With a population of 18,683, Elizabeth City is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Montero's (414 McArthur Dr) and Paradiso Roma Ristorante (35 Camden Cswy) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth City in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabeth City, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
Although Elizabeth City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 42 miles from Elizabeth City. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabeth City. The train journey from Elizabeth City to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $92 for a 5h 51m trip.
Another option to get to Elizabeth City is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 miles from Elizabeth City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Elizabeth City and Comfort Inn Elizabeth City near University.
Renting a car in Elizabeth City costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Norfolk.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabeth City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabeth City, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.